Rare Gray
SW 6199 · Sherwin-Williams
GreigeView Rare Gray SW 6199 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#A6A69B
LRV
38
Family
Greige
SW 6199
Color profile
Light value
38 · Mid-tone
Undertone
Warm warm, green lean
Family
Greige Also reads gray, beige
Availability
Interior & exterior
“This extraordinary neutral blends green and gray together into a cool and comforting hue that works well in a bedroom or living room.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 38 Mid-tone · balances light and depth
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around Rare GrayThis colorRare GraySherwin-Williams · SW 6199
CoordinatingOrigami WhiteSherwin-Williams · SW 7636CoordinatingSensuous GraySherwin-Williams · SW 7081CoordinatingFrosty WhiteSherwin-Williams · SW 6196Similar colors
Tap any color to compareRare Gray vs Downing Stone
38LRV36
#A6A69BHex#A6A397
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Rare Gray vs Escape Gray
38LRV41
#A6A69BHex#ABAC9F
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, green lean
Rare Gray vs Gray Matters
38LRV39
#A6A69BHex#A7A8A2
GreigeFamilyGray
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, green cast
Rare Gray vs Unusual Gray
38LRV38
#A6A69BHex#A3A7A0
GreigeFamilyGray
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, green cast
Rare Gray vs Frosted Fern
38LRV38
#A6A69BHex#A7A796
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, green lean
Rare Gray vs Stamped Concrete
38LRV35
#A6A69BHex#A0A09A
GreigeFamilyGray
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, green cast
Rare Gray vs Dorian Gray
38LRV39
#A6A69BHex#ACA79E
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, golden cast
Rare Gray vs Western Reserve
38LRV36
#A6A69BHex#A8A294
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Rare Gray vs Chatroom
38LRV41
#A6A69BHex#B0AB9C
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Rare Gray vs Ellie Gray
38LRV40
#A6A69BHex#AAA9A4
GreigeFamilyGray
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, green cast
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareRare Gray vs Old Celadon
38LRV39
#A6A69BHex#A8A89D
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, green lean
Old Celadon is near-identical · 1 points lighter compared with Rare Gray.
Rare Gray vs Historical Gray
38LRV38
#A6A69BHex#A7A699
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, green lean
Historical Gray is near-identical compared with Rare Gray.
Rare Gray vs Building Block
38LRV39
#A6A69BHex#A8A89F
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, green cast
Building Block is very close match · 1 points lighter compared with Rare Gray.
Rare Gray vs Coastal Jetty
38LRV40
#A6A69BHex#A9AAA0
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, green cast
Coastal Jetty is very close match · 2 points lighter compared with Rare Gray.
Rare Gray vs Sabre Gray
38LRV38
#A6A69BHex#A4A79E
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, green cast
Sabre Gray is very close match compared with Rare Gray.
Rare Gray vs Hot Stone
38LRV40
#A6A69BHex#ABA89E
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, golden cast
Hot Stone is very close match · 2 points lighter compared with Rare Gray.
Rare Gray vs Vitty Green No.G3
38LRV40
#A6A69BHex#ADAB9D
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, green lean
Vitty Green No.G3 is very close match · 3 points lighter · warmer compared with Rare Gray.
Rare Gray vs Cape May Cobblestone
38LRV40
#A6A69BHex#ADABA2
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, green cast
Cape May Cobblestone is very close match · 2 points lighter compared with Rare Gray.
Rare Gray vs Wandering Willow
38LRV38
#A6A69BHex#A6A897
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, green lean
Wandering Willow is close match · warmer compared with Rare Gray.
Rare Gray vs Hardwick White
38LRV42
#A6A69BHex#B2ADA0
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Hardwick White is close match · 4 points lighter · warmer compared with Rare Gray.
Rare Gray, answered
What is the LRV of Rare Gray?
Rare Gray (SW 6199) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 38, so it reflects a moderate amount of light. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the medium range.
Is Rare Gray a warm or cool color?
Rare Gray has a warm undertone (warm, green lean).
Can Rare Gray be used outside?
Yes, Rare Gray is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Rare Gray from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Rare Gray is Old Celadon (PPU25-05) by Behr, near-identical · 1 points lighter.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 6199
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